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Show THE ZEPHYR/DECEMBER 2004-JANUARY 2005 NOT IMPRESSED . BY “THE RICH & FAMOUS” Hey Jim, | Ce up a copy of the Oct/Nov Zephyr while eating lunch at Cafe Trang in Salt Lake last week. It provided great in-flight reading, and we're so glad to have your wit and sdom back. This issue is as good as I've seen since before we moved to Moabin the mid KEN “J. _s 990's. i Back then we were reading the Zephyr from Vernal- a place that desperately needs your humor Count two somebodies poe amous. who love the Zephyr! I'm so glad somone - Pack stayed at Red Cliffs Lodge. This was the first time we had been there and Colin Fryer has done a terrific job. It made me think about the differences (many) between Colin and Robbie. Colin always supports local events and is involved in the community without being pushy and without asking for special favors. He has made Moab and Grand County his HOME, and I see that as very much contrary to Robbie. Anyway, enough gushing. If we didn't live in Arizona, you'd have our votes for Pres. Thanks, Sue Husch Grand Canyon, AZ suru Creek a RID : ES Ranch = Season 2005 is willing to call on his load of S.___ t. He gets away with so much because he's "rich and just got back from the Folk Fest, which was great. We SLEIGHT oe ; For family fun, 1 hour Rides at Pack Creek Ranch Morning & Evening Sunset Rides 35.00 per = Pee : : Western-style rides on mounatin trails that follow the cascading Pack Creek, through the shade of oaks and cottonwoods, to grand vies of the red rock country. ; : The historic Pack Creek Ranch, the home of wild turkeys and mule deer, lies at an elevation of 6000 feet in the “TRYING TO LIVE IN LOVE AND foothills of the La Sal Mountains---delightfully much cooler than in nearby Moab. PEACE” Dear Editor, What happened, Utah? Where was your unconditional love and tolerance on Tuesday during the elections? Iam truly disheartened by the ignorance of many Utah citizens. I have always loved living here, because of the wonderful surroundings, and the great people and all of their diversity and differences that create strength in our communities. But on Tuesday, there was a constitutional amendment passed in Utah that showed how little that diversity actually matters to many people. The value gained from different perspectives seems not to matter anymore. The alternate perspective I speak of now is that of your close friends and family who are gay. You may have a religious belief that homosexuality is ““wrong,”” but what you aren’’t seeing is that - not all of us are of the same religious organization. And if our government is going to be truly successful in assisting the citizens of Utah to succeed in building a safe, loving community, elected officials get to realize that not all of us are the same. Most rides led by Ken Sleight, veteran guide of 52 years. Ailides th es ti le If marriage is a religious institution, then the government has no place in giving rights to couples based on religious preferences. If marriage is to be granted only to a specific group, that is blatant discrimination, no matter what your religious preference. ride dto7 limited to 7 persons. please reserve now. Our "Lodge at Pack Creek Ranch" is open for group rentals & events... CHRISTMAS PARTIES REUNIIONS & WEDDINGS BUSINESS not asking for their involvement! Each Attend a free Saturday night lecture film, Traveling with Ken. : CONFERENCES Amendment 3 passed, and that is truly a problem. However, I have good news! I am not asking heterosexual couples to engage in homosexual activities. In fact, many ““heteros”” have told me they don’’t care what I do in the bedroom; just don’t get them involved. I’m Bacio by reservation only. As each ride is limited, in size and number, & MEETINGS : : : For Reservations call or email — (435) 259.8575 packcreek@frontiernet.net Or check our web sites: www.packcreekranch.com The key to same-sex marriage being allowed (here comes the good news!) is for religious PO Box bodies to realize that by the government granting gay couples access to the same federal rights of marriage as heterosexual couples get, these marriages need not be condoned by 1270 ; : i www.kensleight.com Moab, UT 84532 af your churches! You need not be involved in my marriage in the least! I deserve to live a family, however you. Get to know that they are not great institution life of service, a life of gratitude, a life of love. | deserve to build my that might look, even if it does not look like yours. I have a challenge for one of your gay friends, and see if once you know them well you still feel as worthy as you are to havea lifetime partner, sealed to them through the of marriage. But until you get to know at least one gay person, and find out that they are tender, loving spirits just like you, you won’’t get what I’m saying, nor do you have any right to dictate how they live. Take the challenge. Give it a shot. Let’s see what happens just by living in love and peace. Jake Strait Salt Lake City, UT SUPPORT If this letter doesn’t make bigots in this state hang their heads in shame, nothing will..JS ZEPHYR ADVERTISERS The businesses and individuals who advertise in The Zephyr are the people who keep this publication alive. PLEASE let them know you appreciate their support. AND SHOP THERE! WHAT A DAY mu... Moab’s Oldest Legal Brewery! 2 =. Meet me at Gi McStiff’s... CONDEMNED TURKEYS OF THE WORLD! Eat your ‘ast oo I: to eat you | til you've finished Restaurant &3 Microbrewery 57 S. MAIN in the WESTERN PLAZA 259-BEER PAGE3I y |